Why are the labia majora red and swollen?

The female body structure is very special, which makes women vulnerable to diseases. The special position of the female vagina makes the vulva prone to itching, redness and swelling. We must pay attention to it in our lives, detect discomfort in time, and conduct examinations and treatments in time. There are many causes of red and swollen labia, and we need to analyze specific problems specifically when treating them. So, what causes red and swollen labia?

There are many causes of red and swollen labia, including chronic inflammation, drug allergies, and poor hygiene habits. When we feel unwell, we must find the cause of the disease and then conduct targeted examinations and treatments.

What causes red and swollen labia?

There are many reasons for vulvar redness and swelling, including special infections, drug allergies, chronic vulvar malnutrition or chemical stimulation, bad hygiene habits and other skin lesions, such as abrasions, herpes, etc., or due to vitamin A or vitamin B deficiency.

At the same time, redness, swelling and pain in the female vulva are likely caused by some gynecological diseases, such as vaginitis and acute vulvitis: the patient first feels discomfort in the vulva, followed by itching and pain, or a burning sensation. At the same time, the skin and mucous membranes in the vulva may have varying degrees of swelling and congestion. In severe cases, erosions, ulcers, or large areas of eczema may form, accompanied by painful urination and sexual intercourse.

Candidal vaginitis: vulvar itching, vulvar and vaginal burning pain, increased leucorrhea with a tofu-dreg-like appearance, sometimes accompanied by frequent urination, dysuria, and pain during sexual intercourse. During gynecological examination, white film-like substances can be seen attached to the inner side of the labia minora and the vaginal mucosa, which can be wiped off to reveal the red and swollen mucosal surface. In the acute phase, damaged erosive surfaces or superficial ulcers can be seen.

The above content is an introduction to what causes redness and swelling of the labia. I hope it can be of some help to you. The vagina itself has a certain self-repair ability. We cannot use vaginal cleansing liquid indiscriminately to clean it, so as not to disrupt the balance inside the vagina and cause other harm to the body. We also need to follow the principle of moderation in our sex life, and pay attention to our physical health while enjoying it.